IBM Db2 11.5 · Version Status

IBM Db2 11.5 End of Life Date

IBM Db2 11.5 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.

✓ IBM Db2 11.5 is actively supported. EOL date: April 30, 2027.
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EOL Date
Apr 30, 2027
255 days remaining
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Jun 25, 2019
IBM Db2 11.5 series
Lifecycle detail

IBM Db2 11.5 was released on June 25, 2019 and support is scheduled to end on April 30, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 7 years and 10 months, longer than the 6 years and 9 months median for IBM Db2 releases.

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10 / 100
Low Risk
EOL Risk Score™  How is this calculated? →
EOL Recency
0/40
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build. Methodology →  ·  View score card →
All IBM Db2 Versions
VersionLatestEOL DateStatus
9.1 — Apr 30, 2012 EOL
9.5 — Apr 30, 2015 EOL
9.7 — Sep 30, 2017 EOL
10.1 — Sep 30, 2017 EOL
10.5 — Apr 30, 2020 EOL
11.1 — Apr 30, 2022 EOL
→ 11.5 — Apr 30, 2027 Active
12.1 — EOL Active

What does IBM Db2 11.5 end of life mean?

When IBM Db2 11.5 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.

The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running IBM Db2 11.5 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.

Migrate to IBM Db2 12.1 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.

Frequently Asked Questions
When does IBM Db2 11.5 reach end of life?
IBM Db2 11.5 reached end of life on April 30, 2027. That is 255 days remaining.
Is IBM Db2 11.5 still supported?
Yes, IBM Db2 11.5 is currently supported. The EOL date is April 30, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from IBM Db2 11.5?
The recommended upgrade from IBM Db2 11.5 is IBM Db2 12.1 — the latest actively supported version. Check the IBM Db2 full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running IBM Db2 11.5 past EOL?
When IBM Db2 11.5 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL IBM Db2 should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.
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